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David, There is a registration fee for the conference, but it appears to have fallen out of the "template" this year. It's traditionally hovered around $120. -Mike On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 08:13, David A. Faler <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I'd like a basic session as well. Something for people like me that hear Solr is great, but aren't even sure exactly what it is. > > Also, is there a conference price, or is it just the hotel room? I can't find anything on the website price wise other than $119/night for the hotel. > > Thank you, > > David Faler > IT Quality Control and Testing > The Library Corporation > > > ----- "Declan Fleming" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Hi - I understand that getting a package up and running can be fairly >> quick, but going over simple (then complex) examples really helps me >> fully understand what's happening. Remember those "perl by Example" >> books? I loved that approach to showing concretely what happens >> every >> step of the way. It probably seems dead simple once you've climbed >> the >> learning curve, I just haven't had the time committed to do that yet, >> especially in a space with people who could help me. >> >> Yes, it IS all about me. ;) >> >> D >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf >> Of >> Gabriel Farrell >> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 4:11 PM >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] preconference proposals >> >> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 02:47:42PM +0000, Jodi Schneider wrote: >> > If you'd be up for it Erik, I'd envision a basic session in the >> morning. >> > Some of us (like me) have never gotten Solr up and running. >> > >> > Then the afternoon could break off for an advanced session. >> > >> > Though I like Bess's idea, too! Would that be suitable for a >> conference >> > breakout? Not sure I'd want to pit it against Solr advanced >> session! >> >> The preconfs should be as inclusive as possible, but I'm wondering if >> the Solr session might be more beneficial if we dive into the >> particulars right off the bat in the morning. There are only a few >> steps to get Solr up and running -- it's in the configuration for our >> custom needs that the advice of a certain Mr. Hatcher can really be >> helpful. >> >> You're right, though, that the NGC thing sounds more like a BOF >> session. >> I'd support that in order to attend a full preconf day of Solr. >> >> >> Gabriel >